Moral Courage vs Apathy

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What does moral courage require individuals to rise above?

  • Apathy and complacency
  • Hatred and cynicism
  • Political systems, socio-economic divisions, and cultural/religious differences
  • All of the above (correct)

What is an example of a statement that reflects moral courage?

  • I only did it once.
  • I strongly believe in... (correct)
  • It's none of my business.
  • That's got nothing to do with me.

What is one way to develop will and mental courage?

  • Practice self-indulgence
  • Avoid deeds that show lack of moral courage
  • Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage and will
  • Draw inspiration from people of great courage (correct)

What is the purpose of recalling a situation where one displayed moral courage?

<p>To learn from the experience and understand why a stand was made (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of meta-ethics?

<p>The study of the nature of morality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of moral courage?

<p>Lack of courage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Western ethics in finding truth?

<p>Rational thought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the gradual development of an individual's concept of right and wrong?

<p>Moral development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the root of Eastern ethics?

<p>Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the existence or lack of virtues such as integrity, courage, and loyalty?

<p>Moral character (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of Eastern ethics?

<p>Holistic and cultural approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the concept of right and wrong, conscious and unconscious, religious values, social attitudes, and certain behavior?

<p>Moral development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes moral standards from non-moral standards?

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What type of dilemma occurs when a person is faced with a tough choice between two or more options, especially more or less equally undesirable ones?

<p>Dilemma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why a student in the scenario feels pressured to choose between submitting the assignment and not submitting it?

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Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes human beings as part of the moral community?

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What is the level of moral dilemma involved in the scenario where a student is faced with the decision to submit or not submit the assignment?

<p>Personal dilemma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary moral issue involved in the scenario where a student is faced with the decision to submit or not submit the assignment?

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